> I want to use a modulation technique because the data is going to be > multiplexed with a power rail. I expect the power rail to be pretty > noisy, as it will have feeds to brushed DC motors. AFAIK, AM is > susceptible to noise generated arcing, and FM is less so. That is why I > wanted to use FM. As you have already stated that this is for model railway application, why not just go with the proposed NMRA standard? -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist